Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad, this Lemon Kale Caesar Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines the goodness of kale and romaine lettuce with a tangy lemon-infused Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
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Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (more or less to taste)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salad:
- 4 cups kale (torn into bite-sized pieces)
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 2 Romaine hearts (torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3–4 cups))
- 1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh black pepper
- Croutons (optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 2 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare Caesar Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, anchovy paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and pepper until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Prepare Salad: Toss kale with lemon juice, massaging it into the leaves. Optionally, let it sit for at least an hour to soften. When ready, combine kale and Romaine lettuce. Drizzle with Caesar dressing, add Parmesan cheese, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with croutons, lemon wedges, and black pepper. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of anchovy paste in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the anchovy paste or substitute it with a vegetarian alternative.
- Store any leftover dressing and salad components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Kale Caesar Salad, Caesar Salad, Kale Salad, Lemon Dressing, Healthy Salad
